Session 5: Friday, November 11 from 9:45 - 10:45am Diane Elliott,Assistant Director of Education, Teacher Services,Laurel Springs School Joy Nehr,Laurel Springs School
Experience Level: Level 101 - For beginners new to the field (0-1 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 201 - For intermediate level participants (2-4 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 301 - For advanced participants (5+ years of experience in K-12 Online Learning)
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Session Description
Parents, students, and teachers regularly voice concerns that consistent interaction is needed in online learning to ensure students do not become isolated. Additionally the school must support a connection to their learning community which may foster friendships and positive interactions. Presenters will describe how a school social network, online clubs, webcast classrooms, and regular student/teacher contact has helped to create a vibrant school community.
Importance of Fostering Online School Communities
Table of Contents
Diane Elliott,Assistant Director of Education, Teacher Services,Laurel Springs School
Joy Nehr,Laurel Springs School
Session Information
Session Description
Parents, students, and teachers regularly voice concerns that consistent interaction is needed in online learning to ensure students do not become isolated. Additionally the school must support a connection to their learning community which may foster friendships and positive interactions. Presenters will describe how a school social network, online clubs, webcast classrooms, and regular student/teacher contact has helped to create a vibrant school community.Session Twitter Hashtag: #vssWRIs5
Presentation Materials and Contributions
For slides, please contact delliott@laurelsprings.com.